Ethiopia Ecological footprint

Ecological Footprint of Ethiopia

November 29, 2015 – 11:22 pm

Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule with the exception of a short-lived Italian occupation from 1936-41.A constitution was adopted in 1994, and Ethiopia's first multiparty elections were held in 1995.

Economy : Ethiopia's poverty-stricken economy is based on agriculture, accounting for about 45% of GDP, and 85% of total employment. The agricultural sector suffers from frequent drought and poor cultivation practices.Although GDP growth has since rebounded, soaring commodity prices in 2007 and 2008 and the global economic downturn led to balance of payments pressures, partially alleviated by recent emergency funding from the IMF.

Communication : Telephones - main lines in use: 915, 100 (2009)

Source: www.go-green.ae

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